Private label is dead. Private brand will become Retail Brands! CHARLOTTE, N.C. — September 22, 2021— The Velocity Institute (RBI) launched today as a new global professional membership organization committed to advancing retailers and their brands across all categories and channels. Christopher Durham, president of RBI, announced in front of more than 600+ industry executives at
Retailers are breaking down barriers in positioning their brands for innovation. That is the takeaway from day one of the Velocity Institute (RBI) online Innovation Summit, which drew close to 700 attendees across 37 countries. It featured presentations from speakers at companies including Kroger Co., CVS Health, Longo’s and Sobey’s. “Private Brands like those
Coffee cups are looking half-full rather than empty, thanks to Sainsbury’s. The retailer has recently teamed up with coffee pod manufacturer Dualit and On-Pack Recycling Label Ltd (OPRL Ltd) to prove that despite popular misconceptions and confusion, aluminum coffee pods can be recycled at home, provided they are empty of coffee grinds. Until now,
Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth. Responsible for the Private Brand product assortment development, presentation and organization, this person would have excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate with not just their peers, but a variety of different
It’s (finally) time. You’ve waited. You’ve wondered. Your patience is about to be rewarded – big time. What the heck are we talking about? While the calendar may still say summer, at Trader Joe’s, fall is in full swing. That’s right, Pumpkin Season has arrived! New products and returning faves are arriving every day, throughout
Blue Apron is introducing Heat & Eat, the retailer’s first-ever prepared, single-serving meal private brand offering, ready in five minutes or less. Heat & Eat meals were designed to give customers additional flexibility to enjoy Blue Apron on different occasions throughout the week without sacrificing quality or flavor for convenience. “A core pillar of
Trader Joe's in its continuous effort to create and innovate has taken whole, 100% Arabica coffee beans from Brazil, treated them to a dark roast, then coated them with sweet white chocolate, pumpkin powder, and aromatic pumpkin pie spices. Plus annatto and turmeric, which lend this candy coating a beautiful, burnt-orange color — the
ABed Bath & Beyond today announced the launch of the Home, Happier Team, the retailer's first-ever curated advisory panel of industry experts who will serve as "host and hostesses of the home," providing ideas, innovative solutions and compelling content to help customers personalize their living spaces and make it easy to feel at home.
Earlier this week Walgreens launched the No7 Beauty Company, a beauty business creating trusted, affordable beauty brands for every skin type, ethnicity, age, and texture. The new business launches with the Walgreens Boots portfolio of private brands, including No7, Liz Earle Beauty Company, Botanics, Soap & Glory, Sleek MakeUP, and YourGoodSkin. Placing its leading insights
Food Lion is taking a big leap in its already industry-leading sustainability efforts to make a greater impact in caring for the planet and its customers. The new, far-reaching commitments make it easier for customers to know how and where their food is sourced, reduce energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions across all layers of the
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